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Virtual Lab Reading of JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN to be Presented by Pan Asian Repertory Theatre


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will present the training LAB reading of the classic play, John Gabriel Borkman by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by John R. Briggs, with translation by Rolf Fjelde. LAB training co-instructors are Ernest Abuba and John R. Briggs.

Barter Theatre to Present MY FAIR LADY


Get ready to fall in love with Eliza Doolittle all over again at Barter Theatre. 'My Fair Lady' is now playing on Barter's Main Stage. Based on George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion,' it is hailed as 'the perfect musical' and one of the greatest musicals of all time.

Georgia Shakespeare Opens Summer Festival with ILLYRIA, Now thru 8/5


Georgia Shakespeare presents Illyria: a Twelfth Night Musical, on stage tonight, June 6 through August 5 at the Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University. The show features music and lyrics by John R. Briggs, the creator of 2010's Shrew: the Musical.

Georgia Shakespeare Opens Summer Festival With ILLYRIA, 6/6-8/5


Georgia Shakespeare will present Illyria: a Twelfth Night Musical, on stage June 6 - August 5 at the Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University. The show features music and lyrics by John R. Briggs, the creator of 2010's Shrew: the Musical.

Georgia Shakespeare Announces 2012 Season: THE TEMPEST, MACBETH and More


Georgia Shakespeare welcomes Atlanta back to the Bard this spring, kicking off its 27th season with the return of free theatre in Piedmont Park.

Meadow Brook Theatre Appoints New Artistic Director


Travis W. Walter was named Artistic Director of Meadow Brook Theatre by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors at its meeting on May 17, 2010.

Meadow Brook Theatre Presents DRACULA: A ROCK OPERA, 10/6-31


The Famous Vampire story that haunts our hearts comes alive in a new musical form that restores the suspense and seduction of the classic novel to the stage. When Lucy falls ill with an unusual blood disease, Van Helsing is called in to try to save her. Will he be too late? Does this have anything to do with the mysterious stranger who recently moved to London?

Meadow Brook Theatre Presents DRACULA: A ROCK OPERA, 10/6-31


The Famous Vampire story that haunts our hearts comes alive in a new musical form that restores the suspense and seduction of the classic novel to the stage. When Lucy falls ill with an unusual blood disease, Van Helsing is called in to try to save her. Will he be too late? Does this have anything to do with the mysterious stranger who recently moved to London?

Meadow Brook Theatre Presents DRACULA: A ROCK OPERA, 10/6-31


The Famous Vampire story that haunts our hearts comes alive in a new musical form that restores the suspense and seduction of the classic novel to the stage. When Lucy falls ill with an unusual blood disease, Van Helsing is called in to try to save her. Will he be too late? Does this have anything to do with the mysterious stranger who recently moved to London?

Georgia Shakespeare Adds Performances To SHREW: THE MUSICAL 8/8


Due to overwhelming demand to see 'the Atlanta theater community's summer crowd-pleaser' (AJC), Georgia Shakespeare adds a performance of Shrew: the Musical to close the summer festival, Sunday, August 8, 7pm curtain.

Georgia Shakespeare Adds Performances To SHREW: THE MUSICAL 8/8


Due to overwhelming demand to see 'the Atlanta theater community's summer crowd-pleaser' (AJC), Georgia Shakespeare adds a performance of Shrew: the Musical to close the summer festival, Sunday, August 8, 7pm curtain.

Georgia Shakespeare Presents SHREW The Musical, Opens 6/11


A Georgia Shakespeare favorite returns to kick off our 25th Anniversary Summer Festival. Let Georgia Shakespeare put a spring in your step and a song in your heart with... Shrew: the Musical. The show is conceived & adapted by John R. Briggs, music & lyrics by John R. Briggs and Dennis West with original arrangements by Dennis West

Georgia Shakespeare Presents SHREW The Musical, Opens 6/11


A Georgia Shakespeare favorite returns to kick off our 25th Anniversary Summer Festival. Let Georgia Shakespeare put a spring in your step and a song in your heart with... Shrew: the Musical. The show is conceived & adapted by John R. Briggs, music & lyrics by John R. Briggs and Dennis West with original arrangements by Dennis West

Georgia Shakespeare Extends Season To Include A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM


Georgia Shakespeare is pleased to announce its 25th Anniversary Season has been extended to include the return of Shake at the Lake and the holiday show, A Christmas Story.

Pan Asian Rep's 'SHOGUN MACBETH' Opens Tonight


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre launches their 32nd season with SHOGUN MACBETH, an adaptation by John R. Briggs from the play by William Shakespeare. Directed by Ernest Abuba (Pacific Overtures, Yellow Fever) with Japanese movement by Sachiyo Ito (2008 Japan Foreign Minister's Commendation) and fight choreography by Michael G. Chin (Rashomon), SHOGUN MACBETH begins performances at the Julia Miles Theatre (424 W. 55th Street between 9th & 10th Aves) on November 4th with opening night set for November 12th at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.PanAsianRep.org.

SHOGUN MACBETH Presents 'Manga Night' 11/6


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre and the company of SHOGUN MACBETH invites manga, anime, comic and graphic novel enthusiasts to MANGA NIGHT at the Julia Miles Theater (424 W. 55th St. between 9th & 10th Ave.

Photo Flash: Pan Asian Rep's Presents SHOGUN MACBETH Starting 11/4


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre launches their 32nd season with SHOGUN MACBETH, an adaptation by John R. Briggs from the play by William Shakespeare.

SHOGUN MACBETH Presents 'Manga Night' 11/6


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre and the company of SHOGUN MACBETH invites manga, anime, comic and graphic novel enthusiasts to MANGA NIGHT at the Julia Miles Theater (424 W. 55th St. between 9th & 10th Ave.

Photo Flash: SHOGUN MACBETH at Pan Asian Rep


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre launches their 32nd season with SHOGUN MACBETH, an adaptation by John R. Briggs from the play by William Shakespeare. Directed by Ernest Abuba (Pacific Overtures, Yellow Fever), SHOGUN MACBETH begins performances at the Julia Miles Theatre in NYC on November 4, 2008

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How many shows has John R. Briggs written?

John R. Briggs has written 1 shows including Play Me a Country Song (Composer).

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